Cricket
Pakistani legend Shahid Afridi "cannot comprehend" Haris Raufs struggles in the bowling alley


By - 22 Feb 2024 02:06 AM
Shahid Afridi, the former captain of Pakistan, expressed worry about out-of-favour speedster Haris Rauf's ball-handling struggles over the last few months and suggested that he get the right advice. Rauf started his run of bad form during the World Cup last year, taking 16 wickets in 9 matches, but he also gave up runs all through the tournament. After bowling 49 overs, he gave up 346 runs. He continued on to play in the Big Bash League, skipping Pakistan's Test tour of Australia.
During Pakistan's recent 4-1 T20I series loss against New Zealand, he made his comeback to the team. In four games, he took seven wickets while giving up 162 runs. Concerning Rauf's form, Afridi said he didn't know why the 30-year-old had been having trouble with his bowling.
I'm not sure why, but it seems like Haris Rauf is having trouble with his bowling right now. He needs sincere assistance right now, and we shouldn't totally ignore him, so seniors' advice is vital," Afridi stated in an interview with a local news station, as cited by Geo News.
Rauf's potential and his prior contributions, which led to 'great success' for the Pakistan team, were recognized by Afridi.He has represented Pakistan with some outstanding performances. That boy's longer-format cricketing career will only get better. He will naturally get better at bowling when he plays four-day cricket, but for now, Afridi said, he needs our help.
Although the Asian giants showed flashes of brilliance, they ultimately lost the series 3-0. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) terminated Rauf's contract last week after he refused to play in the Test series against Australia.The PCB said in a statement that Haris' central contract is set to expire on December 1, 2023, and that no NOC (no objection certificate) will be granted to play in any foreign league until June 30, 2024.
The statement claims that on January 30, the PCB management gave Rauf the opportunity for a personal hearing in accordance with the principles of natural justice, and his response was deemed inadequate.
For Pakistan, Rauf has participated in one Test, 37 ODIs, and 66 T20Is. He has amassed 160 wickets in international cricket.